can i use a v6 2.5L engine to replace my 4 cylinder 2.0L?

1996 DODGE AVENGER
180,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LACHYTOON
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i have a 96 dodge avenger 4 cylinder 2.0L the car runs fine but the engine its not powerful enough i'm thinking about using a v6 2.5L from another avenger .Is that posible?
Jul 23, 2014 at 3:35 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Anything is possible, but I wouldn't recommend it. The cost will be more than the vehicle is worth. Everything needs changed, computers, sensors, wiring harnesses, vacuum harnesses, the trans won't work properly with the new PCM... I hate to say it, but I don't recommend it.
Jul 23, 2014 at 7:42 PM
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